“We are happy to add a fast, young forward with MLS experience,” said RSL GM Garth Lagerwey.

“We believe that Joao can become an impactful member of our team as we continue to work to restock our forward group.”

Capped once by Ecuador, Plata will travel with RSL from Salt Lake City to Irvine, Calif. for the team’s second preseason camp on Thursday. He’ll work out with the Claret-and-Cobalt for the first time in Irvine, where RSL will train from Jan. 31-Feb. 8.

RSL will return to Arizona for its final preseason leg, playing in the FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup from Feb. 11-24.

Player: Joao Plata
Position: Forward

Height: 5-foot-2

Weight: 135 lbs.

Date of Birth: March 1, 1992

Birthplace: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Citizenship: Ecuador

How acquired: Acquired via trade from Toronto FC in exchange for a second round pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft on Jan. 30, 2013